Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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